[Hiring] Home Based Care Placement Support Worker @Uniting Careers

Role Description

As a Placement Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, their families, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure desired outcomes are achieved in the context of the child or young person’s needs and case plan. The role will also provide ongoing training and supervision to caregivers, and actively support the development of positive relationships and environments within caregiving households.

Qualifications

• Bachelor qualifications in Social Work / Welfare or related field
• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding the out-of-home care system and the available resources and services in Gippsland.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with adults, adolescents, children, and sector representatives.

Benefits

• Working in a large values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 weeks for secondary).
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.